Article
Genome-wide association study reveals putative role of gga-miR-15a in controlling feed conversion ratio in layer chickens.
BMC genomics - 6 Sept 2017
Yuan Jingwei, Chen Sirui, Shi Fengying, Wu Guiqin, Liu Aiqiao, Yang Ning, Sun Congjiao
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Efficient use of feed resources for farm animals is a critical concern in animal husbandry. Numerous genetic and nutritional studies have been conducted to investigate feed efficiency during the regular laying cycle of chickens. However, by prolonging the laying period of layers, the performance of feed utilization in the late-laying period becomes increasingly important. In the present study, we...
Topics
- Animal Feed
- Animals
- Chickens
- Gene Expression Regulation
- Genome-Wide Association Study
- Linkage Disequilibrium
- MicroRNAs
- Phenotype
